5 Layered Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients for 5 Layered Lasagna

• 1 pound lasagna noodles
• Lean Ground Beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 (24-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (15-ounce) container cottage cheese
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

How to Make 5 Layered Lasagna

1. Boil 1 pound lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large skillet, brown 1 pound ground beef over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook for 10 minutes, or until the onion is softened and the beef is thoroughly cooked.
3. Stir in 2 (24-ounce) jars of your favorite spaghetti sauce, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
4. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
6. Layer 3 cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of the prepared pan.
7. Spread half of the meat sauce over the noodles.
8. Layer 3 more noodles on top of the sauce.
9. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the noodles.
10. Layer 3 more noodles on top of the cheese.
11. Spread 1 (15-ounce) container of cottage cheese evenly over the noodles.
12. Layer 3 more noodles on top of the cottage cheese.
13. Spread the remaining meat sauce over the noodles.
14. Layer the final 3 noodles on top.
15. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese (1 1/2 cups), 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and the remaining parsley over the top layer.
16. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the lasagna is heated through.